All language subtitles for Star Trek The Next Generation S05E21

Picard:
Captain's log, stardate 45761 .3.

In an effort to bring an end
to their centuries-long war,

krios and va/t minor have agreed
to a ceremony of reconciliation,

to be held aboard the enterprise

at a point midway between
their two systems.

I apologize for the delay in our arrival,
ambassador briam.

We had to stop at harod iv
to pick up a group of stranded miners.

Please, captain, we are grateful

that the federation has taken as much
interest as it has in this matter.

Was commander la forge
able to provide you

with the special cargo-handling
provisions you requested?

Indeed he was. However,

until we reach the rendezvous
with the valtese,

may I ask that the cargo bay
be declared off-limits to all

but the most essential personnel?

I trust, ambassador, that this cargo
is in no way dangerous?

Oh, no, nothing of the sort.

I'm cautious
because it's quite fragile.

And quite irreplaceable.

- Riker: Bridge to captain picard.
- Go ahead.

Captain, we've just picked up
a distress call from a ferengi shuttle.

- Set a course to intercept.
- Aye, sir.

Captain, the timing of our ceremony
with alrik is critical.

It cannot be delayed.

We'll be at the rendezvous
on schedule. Don't worry.

Excuse me.

The ferengi report
their containment field is collapsing.

- Worf: Within visual range, captain.
- On screen.

Their reactor core
is unstable, captain.

- How many on board?
- Data: Two, sir.

Bridge to transporter room 3.

Boost your output, lock on to the two
ferengi on board the shuttle.

We may need to attempt
a long-range transport.

Standing by.

Energize.

Got them, sir.

Mr. Worf.

Escort our ferengi guests
to quarters.

Not too close to mine.

Understood.

Unless you can arrange
your own transport,

you will have to remain
on the enterprise

until we complete our mission.

- That will not be a problem.
- We are in no hurry.

We look forward to enjoying
the comforts of your fine ship.

Mm. Quite acceptable.

It's not what we're used to,
you understand, but it will do.

Perhaps your captain
would care to invite us

to join him for dinner this evening.

The captain dines alone.

A pity.

That was too easy.

Picard:
Space, the final frontier.

These are the voyages
of the starship enterprise.

Its continuing mission:
To explore strange new worlds,

to seek out new life
and new civilizations,

to boldly go where no one
has gone before.

We've been working
from your drawings, ambassador.

I hope we're in the ballpark.

Ballpark?

That's an old human expression.

Mr. La forge hopes that we got close
to achieving what you want.

Computer,
run holodeck program krios one.

Computer: Enter when ready.

Briam: Astonishing.

It is the ancient temple of akadar.

It is this temple that bonds
krios and valt, gentlemen.

Two brothers ruled a vast empire
from this site

until they were torn apart by their love
for an extraordinary woman.

This is where the wars began.

And this is where they shall end.

Briam: There are some details
to be added, of course.

Picard: Commander la forge will be
entirely at your disposal, ambassador.

- Just let me know what you need.
- Yes, of course.

I must consult several of the historical
volumes I brought with me,

so perhaps we could reconvene later.

Excuse me.

Excuse me. Is it true?

Is a kriosian ambassador aboard
this vessel?

Yes. Can I help you?

The ambassador's very busy.

Ah. Do you schedule
his appointments?

I'm the captain of this ship.
What is it you want?

Allow me to present myself.

Par lenor
of the ferengi trade mission.

We are pleased to hear,
ambassador,

that you have at last negotiated peace
with the valtese.

Peace is good for trade.

Unless you happen to be an arms
merchant. Ha, ha, ha.

Picard: Excuse us.

Arms merchant. Ha, ha, ha.

In exchange for the exclusive rights

to transport all kriosian products
to the valt system...

I suggest that you arrange
to meet at another time,

- after the ceremony?
- Perhaps that would be best.

- Par lenor: But, but, but...
- Listen,

have you seen the dolphins yet?
This is something...

- Deck 7.
- La forge: You don't want to miss...

Par lenor: Dolphins, yes, but...

- Picard to worf.
- Worf: Worf here, captain.

Lieutenant, one of the ferengi
has just waylaid ambassador briam.

Will you keep them
under a tight leash?

I don't want them disrupting
the conference.

Aye, sir.

Security to cargo bay one.

- Riker: Lieutenant?
- One of the ferengi.

Riker to captain picard.

What are you doing?

This is a misunderstanding.
I was looking for a barber shop.

Apparently, I made
an incorrect turn, and...

Picard: Mr. Worf?

Get him out of here.

Confine them both to their quarters.
Put a guard on their door.

- What is happening?
- Emergence.

I am for you, alrik of valt.

No, kamala.

This is captain Jean-Luc picard,
of the federation starship enterprise.

That explains why you don't look at all
like your holographs.

I apologize, captain.

As an empath,
I could sense your authority.

I assumed you were
chancellor alrik.

I'm afraid that I require
an explanation, ambassador.

As do I, ambassador.

Why have I been brought out
of stasis prematurely?

It was an accident.
This is quite complicated.

- Perhaps you and I...
- It is not complicated at all, briam.

And the captain has no tolerance
for prevarication.

I am a gift to alrik of valt.

You mean you are using this ship to
transport a sentient being as property?

Not as property. As a gift.

And I was concerned
that you might not entirely understand.

Your concern was well justified,
ambassador.

You're angry. Why?

There is a provision,
in the federation constitution

that protects an individual's
fundamental rights.

Now once you came aboard
this ship...

You're coming to my rescue.

What a kind and generous purpose.

But captain,
I do not need to be rescued.

Kamala is the key to peace
between our two worlds.

Why?

In our history,
there is a woman known as garuth,

who was loved by the brothers
krios and valt

with such passion
that an empire fell.

And the wars began
when krios kidnapped garuth

and took her to our planet.

Kamala: Like her,
I am an empathic metamorph.

The first female metamorph born
on my world for over a hundred years.

- A metamorph?
- A mutant.

A biological curiosity, if you will.

With the ability to sense
what a potential mate wants.

What gives him
the greatest pleasure.

And then to become that for him.

You mean you change according
to whatever man you're with?

Until I reach the final stage
of bonding.

When I must imprint upon myself
the requirements of one man.

To serve as his
perfect partner in life.

You see, male metamorphs
are somewhat common.

But females are born
only once in seven generations.

So obviously, they are greatly sought
after as mates.

Which explains the ferengis'
interest.

This mating with alrik was arranged
since her birth,

by the leaders of both worlds,
in the hopes of restoring peace.

- And you do this of your own accord?
- It is my sole purpose in life.

Commander riker,
escort her to quarters.

There's no need for you to travel
in the cargo bay.

Briam: Kamala, remain in your room.
I will speak with you shortly.

Riker: Why were you in stasis?

Metamorphs have a long
and complex sexual-maturing process.

I am in the finiis'ral,
the third and final stage.

It can be an uncomfortable
transition,

not only for me,
but for the men around me.

In what way?

My body is producing
an unusually elevated level

of what you would call pheromones.

The effect can be quite provocative.
Perhaps you sense it.

Uh... unfortunately,
I'm not an empath.

Oh, I think you're more empathic
than you admit.

At least when it comes to women.

I think you have me
at a disadvantage.

This is the companel, the replicator.
You can lower the lights

on a verbal command. If you have
questions, you can ask the computer.

I'm beginning to sense the elevated
pheromones you were referring to.

You were curious, weren't you?

Curious isn't exactly
how I'd describe it.

Do you know what's remarkable
about empathic metamorphs?

You mean there's something
even more remarkable about you?

We learn so quickly
what stimulates a man

that the second time's
even better than the first.

Listen.

This has been very educational,

but I make it a policy
never to open another man's gift.

I know my role
in history, commander.

But it's gonna be a long voyage.

It certainly is.

We'll try to make you
as comfortable as possible.

Riker to bridge.

If you need me, I'll be in holodeck 4.

How can you simply deliver her,
like a courier,

into a life of virtual prostitution?

Beverly, arranged marriages
have been the basis

of political alliances in many cultures,
including our own.

I'm surprised at you.

She knows exactly what she's doing.

She has been conditioned since
the day she was born

to believe it's perfectly acceptable
to exist only to please men.

But she was born to do this.

And bred by those people to seal a
treaty with a seductive coup de grace.

All right, fine, good. Let's throw
the prime directive to the winds.

Let's detain her here
against her will.

Let's destroy any chance
of peace between these worlds.

Let's interfere in their society,
their customs.

That slave trader who calls himself
an ambassador,

he has her confined to her quarters.
She is a virtual prisoner in there.

I didn't know that.

Well, it is your ship. Maybe there are
a few things you should find out about.

I'll talk to her about it.

Lovely breakfast.

Indeed.

Kamala: Come in.

Captain picard,
what a delightful surprise.

- Come in.
- Thank you.

Are you comfortable?

Reasonably,
under the circumstances.

It has been brought to my attention
that you've been told to remain in here.

- That's true, I'm afraid.
- Against your wishes.

At the request of the ambassador,

who believes I might be disruptive
to your crew.

The performance of my crew
is none of the ambassador's business.

You care about my well-being.

Thank you, captain.

I care about...

I care about what happens
on board my ship.

Yes, I know.

This ship is very important to you,
isn't it?

Oh, yes.

Oh, yes, it is.

Are all captains' lives so solitary?

Or just yours?

- What?
- Don't do this.

This you do with men.

I'm afraid my premature emergence
from stasis has left me a little

vulnerable to the desires
I sense from men.

Nevertheless,
this is who I am, captain.

You might as well ask a vulcan
to forego logic

or a klingon to be nonviolent.

Icannotchange.

And I don't want to until the time
has come for me

to bond with my permanent mate.

Why does it bother you?

Frankly, it's difficult for me,
for many of us,

to easily accept
that a sentient being can live

only to be what someone else
wants them to be.

But that's what gives
a metamorph pleasure.

But what about your wishes?
Your needs?

They are fulfilled
by what I give to others.

But what about when

there are no others?

When you're alone?

I'm incomplete.

What curious questions, captain.

Well, under the circumstances,

I thought that it would help

if I learned more about you.

But you know me better
than you realize.

I am independent,

forceful,

brilliant

and adventurous.

Exactly as you
would have me be, captain.

I'll speak to the ambassador
about easing your restrictions.

Thank you, captain.

Picard:
Captain's log, stardate 45766.1.

We have reached the designated
coordinates for the conference

and await the arrival
of chancellor alrik.

Briam: Ugh.

- I forbid it.
- Forbid it?

It's too dangerous, captain.
She must remain in her quarters.

You can't confine her
against her will.

Not on board this ship, ambassador.

She is requesting some freedom of
movement, I intend to give it to her.

She is still in the finiis'ral,

the height of her
sexual allure, captain.

Every man on this ship
will be fighting over her.

Not every man.

A chaperone?

I would be pleased to escort you
around the ship.

But I was hoping we might spend
some more time together, captain.

I shall be busy making
arrangements for the conference.

I'm very knowledgeable about valt.
I could be helpful.

I think that you should enjoy
the hospitality of the ship.

Mr. Data here will see
to your every comfort.

If you will excuse me.

The reason your empathic powers
do not perceive anything

is because, as an Android,
I have no emotion.

I can understand why captain picard
chose you to be my chaperone.

Male 1: Oh. Male 2: Oh.

Riker:
I'll check in with you later.

Excuse me, but I'm absolutely certain
that we met once at paloris colony.

- I've never been to paloris colony.
- Neither have I.

Why don't we find out
what else we have in common?

Extremely rude behavior.

He's just being playful.

Perhaps you would care
for something to drink?

- What are you all having, boys?
- Aldorian ale's our drink.

- Then it's mine too.
- Yeah.

Bartender?

I believe they're having
a problem with the replicator.

- They could use a hand, commander.
- Excuse me.

I believe I will stay.

Mr. Data's protecting me tonight.

- Oh? Protecting you, from what?
- From you, I guess.

I told the captain not to worry.

I just want to have a good time
like anybody else.

Males: Ah!

Come on down to deck 7.
We'll show you a good time.

Get rid of the Android,
we'll have some fun.

Is there a problem here?

- No, sir.
- No problem.

- Tell him, lady.
- Thank you, lieutenant.

The crowd seemed
a bit too ebullient for comfort.

Perhaps you would enjoy
a nice quiet visit to the arboretum.

Perhaps the ambassador is right.

Perhaps I should remain
in my quarters.

I have confidence in the self-control
of my crew, kamala,

but there are guests
and civilians on board.

I understand.

I will volunteer to stay in my quarters
under one condition.

That you will visit me.

There it is again.

- What?
- The wall you put between us.

Kamala, you are one day
away from an arranged mating.

Why would you want me
to visit you in your quarters?

I said a visit.

I didn't ask you to make love to me.

A ventanan thimble.

Early lapeongical period, isn't it?

Yes, it is.

Have you seen
the ventanan woven art

recovered from the 4th colony dig?

Woven art? Recovered intact?

They say the colors
are remarkably vibrant for their age.

I've read about them for years,
but, they were so delicate,

no one expected to find any preserved.
How do you know about them?

I stay informed
on a wide variety of subjects.

After all, one never knows
when the conversation might turn to

ventanan archeology.

Or to the dark woman
of raven brows

and mournful eyes
in Shakespeare's sonnets.

Or to the gardens of les eyries,
near the village where you grew up.

Your empathic powers
told you all this about me?

Not quite that much.

Mr. Data helped a little.

I see.

My empathic powers can only sense
a man of deep passion and conviction.

So controlled, so disciplined.

I'm simply curious
to know what lies beneath.

Nothing.

Nothing lies beneath.

I'm really quite dull.

I fall asleep each night
with an old book in my hands.

When a metamorph
finds you interesting,

- do not take it lightly.
- Oh, I'm not taking it lightly.

I'm just trying

to be as dull as possible.

Will you visit me?

It will be inappropriate.

Is that a yes or a no?

I'm sorry.

Even the walls of Jericho fell,
captain.

Why are you doing this, kamala?

There can be only one reason.

Because some part of you
wants me to.

Par lenor: Ambassador.

What is the meaning of this?

I see you got our message.

- Is this some sort of bribe?
- Ferengis: Heh, heh.

I'm not amused.

No, ambassador.
Your attitude is quite understandable.

- This is just a sample.
- The bribe is 10,000 more.

Ludugial gold,
the purest in the galaxy.

We know the lifestyle
of the kriosian ambassador

is far from comfortable.

You deserve to live a life of luxury.

- How dare you suggest...
- What?

You drive a hard bargain. Heh, heh.

Twenty thousand,
but not an ingot more.

We must have the metamorph.

She is the answer
to a ferengi prayer.

We have a ship waiting
to rendezvous with us in three hours

- and we can all transport off together.
- Yes, together.

Thank you
for sharing that information.

I shall pass it on to captain picard.

- You can't do that.
- Wait, listen. Stop this.

Briam: Let go of me.

Picard:
Captain's log, supplemental.

The ferengi have been dispatched
via shuttle to starbase 117.

What charges
will be brought against them

depends on whether or not
ambassador briam recovers.

We've been able to stabilize
his condition.

If we're lucky, he'll regain
consciousness in a few days.

Set up a level 1 craniosacral display.

- Man: Yes, doctor, right away.
- I'll inform the valtese delegation

that the conference will have
to be postponed.

Kamala: That won't be possible.

My ability to imprint on a mate

will only last a matter of hours
after the completion of the finiis'ral.

If I hadn't been removed
from stasis prematurely,

a delay might have been possible.

But now I will have to bond
with alrik within two days.

But there are points in the negotiations
that briam still has to address.

You are familiar with the issues.

Familiar, yes,

but I can't represent
your peoples' interests.

You can represent
the interests of peace.

My people will agree,
I'm certain of it.

But there are customs and rituals
which I have no experience at all.

I told you, I'm extremely
knowledgeable about valt.

I will help you prepare.

- Torze-qua.
- Torze-qua.

That's right.

I'm reminded of piano lessons
when I was a child.

Preparing for some dreaded recital.

- Do you still play?
- No.

I regret that I gave it up.
It used to please my mother.

But I didn't like performing
in front of an audience.

Shy?

No. Just not very good. Heh.

Thank you.

For letting down your guard.

If only for a moment.

You will have to help me
in the pronunciation of this scroll.

What is it about me you fear?

- Kamala...
- Do you find me unattractive?

I find you unavailable.

I'm being terribly selfish.

I apologize.

We have something in common,
captain.

When I was a child
I took music lessons too.

Really? What instrument?

All of them.

The entire orchestra?

Plus a few valtese horns that sound
like braying targhee moonbeasts.

They are said to soothe the nerves
of valtese men.

My mother
never even heard me play.

I was taken from her when I was 4

and sequestered in a royal village,

where I was prepared
to fulfill my destiny.

Sounds as if it were
a very lonely time for you.

On the contrary.

I had servants and tutors
at my side constantly.

You once asked me
what I'm like when I'm alone.

I've never been.

There was always somebody there
to educate me in literature,

history, art, sex.

But I've been alone on this journey

and I find myself thinking about all
the curious questions you asked.

You wanted to know who I am.

And as I continue to ask myself,
the only answer that comes to me is,

"I am for you, alrik of valt."

Because that's the truth.

In a day, I will bond with a man
I've never met.

And I will turn myself
into what he wants me to be.

For the rest of my life.

I also once asked you

if you were doing this
of your own accord.

I'm honored to be chosen to serve
my people as an emissary of peace.

But I find it ironic,
on the Eve of the ceremony

which I've spent
my entire life preparing for,

that I should meet a man like you.

Riker: Riker to picard.

- Go ahead, number one.
- The valtese ship has arrived.

Chancellor alrik
is ready to beam aboard.

Captain picard.

Chancellor alrik.

Welcome on board the enterprise.

Your first officer
has described the details

of the incident with the ferengis.

How is the ambassador?

He has not regained consciousness.

A tragedy.

Your willingness to assist
is appreciated by both our peoples.

Well, I'm doing my best.

Although I'm finding
some of the rituals rather demanding.

Rituals.

I am more concerned about
the remaining provisions of the treaty.

The proposed trade agreements
are not acceptable.

We still must review
the uncommitted territories

as well as discuss the schedule
for exchange of technology.

Kriosians have authorized me

to make several compromises
favorable to your position.

Good. Tomorrow, then.

Briam has supervised the reproduction
of the ancient temple of akadar

on our holodeck.

Such a sentimental people,
these kriosians.

It's hard to believe
we have a common ancestry.

Please.

I suppose they've sent
the metamorph?

Kamala? Yes, she's
looking forward to meeting you.

I'm sure she'll be satisfactory.

Between you and me, captain,

I am far more interested
in the trade agreements.

- So tell me quickly. What is he like?
- First impressions?

He's a thoughtful man, informed.

- Did he ask about me?
- Yes.

What did you tell him?

That you were looking forward
to meeting him.

When am I to be presented?

It'll be the first order
of business tomorrow.

At ten.

Would you like some tea?

Thank you, but I should prepare
for the ceremony.

Let me help you
with pronunciations.

I think I can muddle
my way through.

Please don't leave.

Talk to me.

I love the sound of your voice.

I'll turn out the lights and just listen.

I don't wanna be alone.

The lights stay on.

Kamala: Earl grey tea, hot.

Did you learn that
from commander data as well?

I shall have to have a talk with him.

Now that I know that you're listening
to my voice,

I find that I can't think
of anything to say.

A starship captain must encounter
all sorts of life forms.

Am I one of the most unique
you've ever met?

Please say yes.

What a nice thing to say.

Kamala, have I not done everything
possible to discourage this?

Maybe that's the perfect way
to attract a metamorph.

I don't want to use you
as other men do.

But you're not other men.

You can never use me.

That's the very reason
why I'm with you tonight.

I should go.

And you have an appointment
tomorrow morning early.

Light years away.

Quiet this morning.

I'm sorry.

- Penny?
- What?

For your thoughts.
Penny for your thoughts.

Do you have one?

Well, I'm sure the replicator
will have one on file.

Beverly, may I take off the uniform
for a moment?

Captain.

I need to talk to a friend.

Of course.

- Actually, it's all your fault.
- Mine?

You insisted that I look
into her situation.

The metamorph?

The metamorph.

Kamala.

I spent quite a lot of time
with her in the past few days.

And you're right about
several things, Beverly.

Her entire existence has been
orchestrated for this moment

and she intends to go through with it

to help her people end the war.

And you're saying there's nothing
you can do about it?

It isn't that simple.

I barely know who she is

and who she is changes the moment
the next man comes into the room.

And I find myself hoping that
the next man won't come in.

But of course, he does...

And in a few hours
the ceremony will begin

and she will mate with a man who
cares more about trade agreements

than he cares about her.

And I can't help thinking

how she will be with him.

How she will change
to accommodate him.

I wish I knew how I could help.

Perhaps I just needed a shoulder.

Well, it's there for you, Jean-Luc.
It always has been.

Kamala: Come in.

Is it time?

Soon.

Do you have any questions
about the ceremony?

Many.

I will never truly love him.

You've not even met him.

It no longer matters.

I wish I could convey to you
what it's like to be a metamorph.

To feel the inner strength
of someone.

To realize that being with him
is opening your mind and heart

to endless new possibilities.

To hear yourself say,
"I like myself when I'm with him."

Kamala.

For a metamorph,
there's no greater pleasure

and no greater wish

than to bond with that kind of mate
at the end of the finiis'ral.

As I've bonded with you.

With me?

Who I am today, I will be forever.

- Data: Data to captain picard.
- Not now, data.

But sir, chancellor alrik is waiting
to receive you in holodeck 7.

Acknowledged.

You can't go through
with the ceremony.

Would you ask me to stay?

And ask two armies
to keep fighting?

Having bonded with you,
I've learned the meaning of duty.

He'll never know. I'm still empathic.

I will be able to please him.

I only hope he likes Shakespeare.

I am for you, alrik of valt.

Your service to both our peoples
is greatly appreciated, captain.

Your preparations made the
negotiations simple, ambassador.

And kamala was able
to guide me through the rituals.

I must admit,

- I'm curious.
- Curious?

I was chosen for this mission
for a very simple reason.

I'm 200 years old.

The temptations of a beautiful
metamorph do not easily reach me.

And yet, I would be lying if I were
to claim that even at my age

they do not reach me at all.

But you, you worked with her
side by side for days.

How could you resist her?

Ambassador, have a safe trip home.

Energize.